Warehouse Supervisor

Palmer Distribution Services Inc • Baytown, TX

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About The Position

Palmer Logistics, part of H.Essers, is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee warehouse activities and personnel. The role manages receiving, storing, shipping and inventory processes, ensures procedures are followed and customer requirements are met, and supports warehouse security and safe operations. The supervisor helps maintain operational excellence, customer partnerships, innovation and continuous improvement across the organization’s U.S. warehouse operations.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in a logistics environment.
• At least 2 years of supervisor experience.
• Familiarity with RF scanners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform under pressure and time constraints while problem-solving.
• Team-player approach with servant-leader characteristics.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and bend, push, pull, stretch, stand, stoop, squat, grab, walk and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends and holidays if needed.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Nice To Haves

• College degree in Logistics, Business or a related field.
• Hazmat training or DOT, IATA or IMDG knowledge.
• Forklift experience with sit-down and reach-truck equipment; cherry-picker experience is a plus.
• Lean Six Sigma training and certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and scheduling distribution services, including receiving, storing, shipping, handling returned or damaged goods, maintaining inventory, and administrative activities.
• Participate in selecting new hires by interviewing candidates and testing operator skills when needed, following company guidelines.
• Assist management with training, supervising, evaluating and disciplining warehouse personnel.
• Ensure equipment operates properly and required safety checks are completed; authorize equipment repairs when required.
• Assist management with the time management system by updating employee absences, missed punches, errors and other time requirements.
• Assist management in ensuring warehouse personnel follow established procedures and policies.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation, processing, distribution and retention of reports and records regarding warehouse operations.
• Participate in corrective actions for internal or external non-conformances by identifying root causes and recommending improvements.
• Observe and address warehouse health and safety concerns immediately, notifying the Site Manager or Safety Coordinator/Manager when required.
• Assist in maintaining inventory.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment in accordance with procedures and policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed